Why does the guitar tuner need microphone access?

The tuner listens to the note you play through your browser microphone permission and compares it with the selected target note.

Should beginners tune before every practice?

Yes. Tuning before practice helps chords sound clean and makes it easier to hear mistakes in strumming or chord changes.

Free Online Guitar Tuner - Standard Tuning EADGBE

Q: What is standard guitar tuning?

Standard guitar tuning from the thickest string to the thinnest string is E2, A2, D3, G3, B3, and E4.

Q: Can I use this tuner for Drop D?

Yes. Choose the Drop D preset to tune the lowest string to D2 while keeping the other strings at A2, D3, G3, B3, and E4.

Guitar tuning guide

Free online guitar tuner for standard EADGBE tuning

Use this tuner before opening a chord sheet so every song starts in tune. It supports standard guitar tuning, Drop D, half step down, and D standard for beginner practice, Hindi songs, Bollywood chords, and English pop songs.

Step 1

Pick a tuning preset

Start with Standard for EADGBE. Use Drop D when a song needs a lower bass string, or half step down for songs recorded slightly lower.

Step 2

Play one string at a time

Pluck a single string clearly, let the tuner detect the note, then tighten or loosen slowly until the meter is centered.

Step 3

Retune after chords

After tuning all six strings, play G, C, D, Em, or the chords from your song page. If they sound rough, tune again gently.

Standard guitar tuning frequencies

String	Note	Frequency	Practice check
6th string	E2	82.41 Hz	Lowest thick string
5th string	A2	110.00 Hz	Common bass anchor
4th string	D3	146.83 Hz	Middle chord support
3rd string	G3	196.00 Hz	Often drifts on beginner guitars
2nd string	B3	246.94 Hz	Check slowly for clean open chords
1st string	E4	329.63 Hz	Highest thin string

Useful tuning presets

Standard: E2 A2 D3 G3 B3 E4 Drop D: D2 A2 D3 G3 B3 E4 Half Step Down: Eb2 Ab2 Db3 Gb3 Bb3 Eb4 D Standard: D2 G2 C3 F3 A3 D4

Guitar tuner FAQs

What is standard guitar tuning?

Standard tuning from the thickest string to the thinnest string is E2, A2, D3, G3, B3, and E4.

Can I use this tuner for Drop D?

Yes. Select the Drop D preset and tune the lowest string to D2 while the other strings stay in standard tuning.

Why does the tuner need microphone access?

The browser needs microphone permission so the tuner can hear the string you play and compare it with the target note.

What should I do if the tuner jumps around?

Move closer to the microphone, reduce background sound, pluck one string at a time, and let the note ring for a moment.

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